Raritan Valley Montessori Academy

Our family has been with Raritan Valley Montessori for 6 years and love the teachers and administration. We have had 2 children in the school with very different personalities and learning styles. They both flourished in their time there because the teachers at RVM are passionate, caring, and dedicated to meeting each child where their skill level lies.

My daughter started preschool this year in the Rosa Parks room with Ms. Freitag and Ms. Blardoni and it has been the most wonderful experience for her and for our family. From the very first time we visited the school, everyone we met has been friendly, supportive, and encouraging. Our daughter wasn't even 3 yet when he started school so we were worried about her adjusting socially, but everyone has gone out of their way to make her feel safe and comfortable. I knew that their educational standards were very high, and that they followed a very traditional Montessori method, so we weren't worried about what she would learn, but the fact that she loves going to school every day is what truly speaks to us as parents. This school has been the best decision we could have made for her and we can't wait to start our younger daughter there as well!

My older son graduated from RVM (Kindergarten program, after spending 3 years in the Primary program) and I immediately enrolled my younger one in the Stepping Stones program. We have now been going to RVM for the last 4 years now and love all the teachers and staff at RVM.
We love the Montessori philosophy of independence and learning at your own pace, along with the mixed age group classrooms and our experience at RVM has only reiterated this more emphatically. The teachers are wonderful and they genuinely care for each and every student to ensure that they are positively challenged without losing the joy for learning. The teachers work closely with you for the overall development of your child. This has worked very well for us as a family.
We have evaluated other Montessori's and exclusive private schools in the area and can confidently say that the program at RVM is comparable if not superior to many of them. We are proud to be part of the RVM family.

Our daughter is a third grader at Raritan Valley Montessori Academy. She is eager to go to school everyday. She is having lots of fun while learning. She loves Math, Science, and Language. She and her friends enjoy reading during their free time. She has flourished year after year under the guidance of her teachers. The students participate in sports and performing arts, and public speaking skills are extensively developed. We are glad that we chose Raritan Valley Montessori for our daughter's education.

We are extremely happy with the school. The faculty is just amazing. The teachers and administrators are very supportive and are always open to communication. The environment is very nurturing, yet it challenges the students to achieve and do their best. The school feels like a second home.

My two children (ages 5 and 3) have been attending Raritan Valley Montessori for years and enjoying every day. When there are holidays or extended time off they yearn to go back to their classrooms and continue their work. The teachers are very knowledgeable and help each child to move forward at their own pace yet keep them challenged as well. The teachers are always available for questions about what is going on in the classroom and regular parent/teacher conferences are held for an even more in depth conversation about the progress our children have been making.

Outside of the classroom the staff continues to be very friendly and welcoming of any questions or concerns a parent could have regarding their child or any other aspect of Montessori. When the time allows for it I have even spent extra time after dropping my children off to have casual conversations with them over coffee. The kindness of the staff and the enjoyment our children get from learning in their classrooms make for an outstanding experience.